Northwestern Bell 20200 User Manual

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Big Button Plus 20200

Congratulations on your selection of the Big Button Plus 20200
from Northwestern Bell Phones. This quality telephone, like all
Genuine BELL® products, has been designed to give you many
years of continuous service and represents the best value for
your money. It requires little maintenance and is easy to setup

and operate.

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IMPORTANT SERVICE INFORMATION

Read this manual before attempting to setup or use this instrument. It contains important
information regarding safe installation and use. Keep this manual for future reference.
Also save the carton, packing and proof of purchase to simplify and accelerate any needed
action. If you need assistance or service, call [phone] between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30
p.m. Pacific Standard Time, Monday through Friday. You can also visit our web site at:
http://www.nwbphones.com for technical support and information on our other products.

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or any type of excess
moisture. If accidentally dropped into water, the AC adaptor should immediately be
unplugged from the wall along with the telephone line cord.

THIS SYMBOL IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER OF

THE PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND
MAINTENANCE (SERVICING) INSTRUCTIONS IN THE
OWNER'S MANUAL.

Big Button Plus® 20200

Carton Contents

• Base and Handset

• Handset Cord

• Long Telephone Line Cord

• Short Telephone Line Cord

• User’s Manual

• Warranty Registration Card

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS

When using your telephone equipment, basic
safety precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, and injury to persons, including the
following:

1. Read and understand all instructions.

2. Follow all warnings and instructions
marked on the product.

3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet
before cleaning. Do not use liquid
cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a
damp cloth for cleaning.

4. Do not use this product near water, for
example, near a bathtub, wash bowl,
kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet
basement or near a swimming pool.

5. Do not place this product on an unstable
cart, stand, or table. The product may
fall, causing serious damage to the
product.

6. Slots and openings in the cabinet and
the back or bottom are provided for
ventilation, to protect it from
overheating. These openings should
never be blocked or covered. The
openings should never be blocked by
placing the product on the bed, sofa,
rug, or other similar surface. This
product should never be placed near or
over a radiator or heat register. This
product should not be placed in a built­in installation unless proper ventilation
is provided.

7. This product should be operated only
from the type of power source indicated
on the marking label. If you are not
sure of the type of power supply to your
home, consult your dealer or local
power company.

8. Do not allow anything to rest on the
power cord. Do not locate this product
where the cord will be abused by
persons walking on it.

9. Do not overload wall outlets and
extension cords as this can result in the
risk of fire or electric shock.

10. Never push objects of any kind into this
product through cabinet slots as they
may touch dangerous voltage points or

short out parts that could result in a risk
of fire or electric shock. Never spill
liquid of any kind on the product.

11. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do
not disassemble this product, but take it
to a qualified service contractor when
some service or repair work is required.
Opening or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous voltages or
other risks. Incorrect reassembly can
cause electric shock when the appliance
is subsequently used.

12. Unplug this product from the wall outlet
and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following
conditions:

A. When the power supply cord or

plug is damaged or frayed.

B. If liquid has been spilled into the

product.

C. If the product has been exposed to

rain or water.

D. If the product does not operate

normally by following the
operating instructions. Adjust
only those controls that are
covered by the operating
instructions. Improper
adjustments of other controls may
result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the
product to normal operation.

E. If the product has been dropped or

the cabinet has been damaged.

F. If the product exhibits a

distinctive change in performance.

13. Avoid using a telephone (other than a

cordless type) during an electrical
storm. There may be a remote risk of
electric shock from lightning.

14. Do not use the telephone to report a gas

leak in the vicinity of the leak.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

MAINTENANCE

1. Use a damp cloth to clean the plastic
cabinet. A mild soap will help to

remove grease or oil. Never use
polish, solvents, abrasives or strong
detergents since these can damage
the finish.

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2. Your phone should be situated away
from heat sources such as radiators,
heaters, stoves or any other appliance
that produces heat.

INSTALLATION

PRECAUTIONS

1. Never install telephone wiring during a
lightning storm.

2. Never install telephone jacks in wet
locations unless the jack is specifically
designed for wet locations.

3. Never touch uninsulated telephone
wires or terminals unless the telephone
line has been disconnected at the
network interface.

4. Use caution when installing or
modifying telephone lines.

FCC NOTICE

The FCC requires that you be advised of
certain requirements involving the use of this
telephone.

1. This unit is Hearing Aid compatible.

2. This equipment complies with Part 68
of the FCC rules. On the bottom of this
equipment is a label that contains,
among other information, the FCC
registration number and Ringer
Equivalence Number (REN) for this
equipment. If requested, provide this
information to your telephone company.

3. The REN is useful to determine the
quantity of devices you may connect to
your telephone line and still have all of
those devices ring when your number is
called. In most, but not all areas, the
sum of the RENs of all devices should
not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of
the number of devices you may connect

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to your line, as determined by the REN,
you should call your local telephone
company to determine the maximum
REN for your calling area.

4. If your telephone causes harm to the
telephone network, the telephone
company may discontinue your service
temporarily. If possible, they will notify
you in advance. But if advance notice is
not practical, you will be notified as
soon as possible. You will be advised of
your right to file a complaint with the
FCC.

5. Your telephone company may make
changes to its facilities, equipment,
operations or procedures that could
affect the proper operation of your
equipment. If they do, you will be
given advance notice so as to give you
an opportunity to maintain
uninterrupted service.

6. If you experience trouble with the

telephone, please contact VTC Service
& Manufacturing Co., Inc. at (800) 888­8990 or write to: VTC Customer
Service, 16988 Gale Ave., City of
Industry, CA 91745 for repair/warranty
information. The telephone company
may ask you to disconnect this
equipment from the network until the
problem has been corrected or you are
sure that the equipment is not
malfunctioning.

7. This equipment may not be used on coin
service provided by the telephone
company. Connection to party lines is
subje ct to state tariffs. (Contact your
state public utility commission or
corporation commission for
information.).

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